Labor Market Information

The Labor Market Information (LMI) Division collects, analyzes and disseminates a wide variety of information on the Rhode Island labor market. LMI aims to make the latest information readily available to Rhode Island residents, businesses, and organizations so they can make informed decisions about their economic futures. LMI can be contacted by email dlt.lmi@dlt.ri.gov or phone at 401-462-8740.

Rhode Island-based Jobs

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State of the State: Profiles of RI Cities & Towns

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Tax-Exempt Private Sector Employment

Labor Market Momentum Report

2025 Q2 Labor Supply and Demand

 

  

Key Statistics	Jul-25	Jun-25	Jul-24
RI Monthly Jobs	513,700	513,200	511,500
RI Unemployment Rate	4.8%	4.8%	4.4%
US Unemployment Rate	4.2%	4.1%	4.2%
RI Labor Force	587,711	587,421	591,634

	Minimum Wage	Median Wage
Rhode Island	$15.00/hour	$25.98/hour
United States	$7.25/hour	$23.80/hour

RI Labor Force and Jobs Data Next Release - 10:00 am September 18, 2025.

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